Bus Trips in New England

Pilgrims from England first settled in New England in the 1600s. The New England colonies were among the first to demonstrate a desire for independence from the British crown, and the region produced many of the first examples of American literature and philosophy, in addition to supporting the abolition of slavery. Today, New England boasts superior educational institutions, a rich history and scenic beauty that's perhaps best seen by bus.

Colors of New England

Travelers on the Colors of New England tour spend eight days enjoying the festive beauty of New England. The tour starts in downtown Boston with a tour of the city before coasting through Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Guests tour a 5,000-acre farm and equestrian center, the Bennington Battle Monument and Bar Harbor, Maine. The tour also features a trip to Robert Frost's grave in Vermont and the Chocolatorium, where you can learn about chocolate production.

Collette Vacations
162 Middle St.
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(800) 340-5158
www.collettetours.com

Grand New England

The nine-day Grand New England tour winds north from Boston to the southern coast of Maine, on to New Hampshire's White Mountains and its Winnipesaukee and Squam lakes, then to quaint Woodstock, Vt. Later, passengers enjoy the wealthy sailing city of Newport, R.I., the lovely beaches of Cape Cod and a lobster dinner on Martha's Vineyard. The final day of the journey features a stop at Sandwich, Cape Cod's oldest town, on the return trip to Boston.

Vacations Made Easy
1675 E. Seminole
Suite A-1
Springfield, MO 65804
(800) 987-9852
vacationsmadeeasy.com

MWV Moose Bus Tours

For travelers with less free time, the MWV Moose Bus Tours Co. offers a three-hour trip through Crawford State Park in New Hampshire. A relaxing day trip, the tour boasts a 94 percent success rating for moose sightings. Passengers disembark for photo ops at the Willey House Historical Site and the lovely Mount Washington Hotel. Adult fares are just $25. The tour operates from May to October.

MWV Moose Bus Tours
P.O. Box 1123
North Conway, NH 03860
(603) 662-3159 (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
mwvmoosetours.com

New England Fall Foliage

The New England Fall Foliage tour is an 11-day tour in October. Trip highlights include a tour of Boston, an excursion through New Hampshire's White Mountains, a stop at West Point Military Academy and the glory of Niagara Falls. The tour includes 14 meals. Rates are per person, based on double occupancy.

Kevin's New Experience Tours
P.O. Box 220490
St. Louis, MO 63122
(314) 966-4466
newexperiencetours.com

Article Written By Skyler Springsteen

Skyler Springsteen began writing for websites such as eHow and Trails Travel while living in Peru in 2009. She is a 2008 summa cum laude graduate of the University of Wyoming, where she studied journalism and Spanish. She recently began a Master of Philosophy program in historical studies at the University of Cambridge.

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